Marsha Smith
Counselor
**********@*****.*** 347-***-**** 3631 Olinville Ave Bronx, NY, 10467
C A R E ER O B J E CT I V E
Diligent professional with 13.5+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of assisted living, acute care facility, and patient safety. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the counselor role at your company.
P R O F E SS I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E CHILD COUNSELOR
Rising Ground, Yonkers, NY / Apr 2013 – Present
Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.
Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes. Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans. Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations. Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status. Plan, organize, or lead structured programs of counseling, work, study, recreation, or social activities for clients.
Monitor clients' use of medications. Preparing meals for clients, and supervising adl's.
SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN
Westchester Medical, Valhalla, NY / Feb 2007 – Jun 2013
Reduced crisis situations by 50% by de-escalating dangerous conflicts and engaging challenging patients. Raised self-esteem and behavioral conduct. Facilitator of groups focusing on feelings, anger management, STD's, sexual activity, and coping mechanisms. Member of multi-disciplinary team that introduced weekly "SHAKEDOWNS" to prevent and uncover contraband on site.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Dickstein Cancer Treatment Center, White Plains, NY / May 2004 – Apr 2005
Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages.
File and retrieve corporate documents, records, and reports.
Open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and email.
Provide clerical support to other departments. Supervise and train other clerical staff and arrange for employee training by scheduling training or organizing training material.
E D U C AT I O N
ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL
High School Diploma (Jun 1998)
L I C E N S E S A N D C E RT I F I C AT I O N S
Certified Medical Assistant
R E F E R E N C E S
PHILLIP FOSTER, MANAGER, RISING GROUND
Manager
LESLIE WRIGHT, DIRECTOR, RISING GROUND
Director
TAMEKA HAMILTON, DIRECTOR, RISING GROUND
Director